Nunatsiavut, which means ‘our beautiful land' in Inuttitut, is the homeland of Labrador Inuit. We have lived in these magnificent lands for thousands of years. From the majesty of the Torngat Mountains to the rugged beauty of the rivers and coastlines, Nunatsiavut has always been our home.
The Nunatsiavut Government was established in 2005. It is born out of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, the result of three decades of work to realize our long-held dream of self-governance. The Nunatsiavut Government is a regional Inuit government within the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador. We are the first Inuit region to achieve self-government, an accomplishment of which all Labrador Inuit should be proud.
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May 21, 2013 - Nunatsiavut President Sarah Leo says she was saddened to hear Sunday of the passing of Inuit elder Abraham “Aba” Kojak of Nain.
“Aba was known throughout Nunatsiavut,” notes President Leo. “He was a very respected hunter, successful fisherman and a strong advocate for Inuit rights.”
Kojak served many years on the Board of Directors of the Labrador Inuit Association before the establishment of the Nunatsiavut Government. He played a key role, as a negotiator, in the talks leading ...
Kuujjuaq and Nain, April 25, 2013 - It is with great pride that the Aboriginal governments and Nations of Québec and Labrador stand together and formerly announce the creation of the Ungava Peninsula Caribou Aboriginal Round Table, a united and powerful voice that will endeavor to preserve caribou and the deep relationship that aboriginal people have long held with it.
Following an initial historic meeting in Kuujjuaq in January, the Inuit, Innu and Inuit/Metis living in Labrador as well as the ...
April 10, 2013 - President Sarah Leo announced today that the responsibility for youth and elder programming has been transferred from the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to the Department of Health and Social Development.
“Both departments were providing similar services and programming for youth and elders,” notes the President. “Due to this overlap, we felt it was necessary to combine the responsibility for youth and elder programing at both the community and regional level under one department.”
The restructuring will ...
March 15, 2013 - The Nunatsiavut Government has issued a loan guarantee of up to $750,000 to support commercial borrowing by Torngat Fish Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. for the period of April 1 to December 31, 2013.
“We have been providing Torngat Fish Producers with a loan guarantee for many years, and we’re pleased to do the same this year,” says Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Daniel Pottle. “The guarantee will enable the company to continue to operate effectively ...
March 14, 2013 - The 2013-14 balanced budget will allow the Nunatsiavut Government to continue making progress with the implementation of its Strategic Plan, while setting a course for future social and economic growth and prosperity, says Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Daniel Pottle.
“The Nunatsiavut Government remains committed to implementing its Strategic Plan in order to ensure we are better positioned to effectively meet the future needs of our communities, and, indeed, all Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit ...
March 1, 2013 - The Nunatsiavut Government has approved an increase in the living allowance being paid to single students who have to leave their homes to pursue a post-secondary education. Effective this September, the allowance will increase from $743 to 985 per month.
“This is the first time in many years that we have adjusted the rate,” notes Nunatsiavut’s Minister of Education and Economic Development, Gary Mitchell. “This increase will bring our students on par with others in the country ...
